Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and conduct sourcing of merchandise. Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, service‑level agreements and favourable terms to achieve cost savings and quality deliverables.
Identify potential risks and proactively implement measures to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Work closely with Sales and Marketing; and Design teams to ensure cohesive execution of merchandising strategies to achieve high standards of quality and brand integrity across all products. Also ensuring all merchandising activities comply with company policies and local regulations.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Prepare and manage annual administrative and procurement budgets.
Monitor expenses, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and present regular reports on spen...